but without the Impressionists, many of these painting styles might not ex ist. On the one hand, some modern art is abstract; that is, the painter does not att empt to paint ob jects as we see them with our eyes , but instead concentrates on certain qualities of the object, using color, line and shape to represent them. On the other hand, some paintings of modern art are so realistic that they look like photographs. These styles are so different. Who can predict what painting styles there will be in the future? THE BEST OF MANHATTANS ART GALLERIES The Frick C ollection (5th Av enueand E.70th Street) Many art lov ers would rather visit this small art gallery than any other in New York. Henry Clay Frick, a rich New Yorker, died in 1919, leaving his house, furniture and art collectin to the American people. Frick had a preference for per-twentieth century Western paintings, and these are w ell-represented in this excellent collection. You can also explore Frick s beautiful home and garden which are well worth a visit. Guggenheim Museum (5th Avenue and 88 th Street) This museum owns 5,000 superb modern paintings, sculptures and drawings. These art works are not all displayed at the same time. The exhibition is always changing. It will appeal to those who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Guggenheim Museum building is also world-famous. When you walk into the gallery, you feel as if you were inside a fragile, white seashell. The best way to see the paintings is to start from the top floor and walk down to the bottom. There are no stairs, just a circular path. The museum also has an excellent restaurant. Metropolitan Museum of Art (5th Avenue and 82nd Street)...
